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Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Derby

CostFREE
Duration45 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Derby. Classes run at Workpays Derby, daytime and flexible to fit your schedule.

The course is free, subject to eligibility. It covers practical job-search skills, writing CVs, completing applications, and preparing for interviews. You'll also work on setting career goals and identifying the right roles for you. The course takes around 45 hours of study.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Award in Employability Skills at Entry Level.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people who have limited employability skills and need support finding and applying for jobs. The course will help to improve your employability skills to help you find a suitable job. You will be given practical skills to help you establish your career goals and find the right job for you.

Entry requirements

A desire to learn about employability skills and use them to find employment in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify your career goals and the types of work that suit you.
  • You'll write a CV that highlights your skills and experience.
  • You'll complete job application forms accurately and confidently.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews, including what to expect and how to present yourself.
  • You'll search for job vacancies using different methods and sources.
  • You'll understand what employers look for in candidates.
  • You'll develop skills to communicate effectively in a work setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Derby. Study is flexible and takes place during the day. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real tasks like writing CVs and practising interview skills. You'll be assessed through short tasks and activities that show what you've learned. No formal exams are required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a distribution centre.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining buildings and communal spaces.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting chefs and keeping the kitchen clean.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls at a front desk.
  • Delivery driver's mate, supporting deliveries and loading vehicles.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1, to strengthen your written and spoken English for work.
  • Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 or Level 1, to build the number skills many employers ask for.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to develop your skills further and improve your job prospects.

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